A rugby player who dislocated his knee was taken to hospital on a fold-up table borrowed from a pub.

The Leicestershire's Aylestone Athletic player was injured during a game on Saturday against Sileby at Victoria Park.

But after waiting for East Midlands Ambulance Service to send paramedics for an hour, the side gave up and used a fold-up table reportedly borrowed from a nearby pub and a pick-up vehicle to take the man to hospital.

The club tweeted: "We appreciate the stress that critical services & NHS are under, we have the greatest respect for you. just a shock to realise how under pressure the service was. Many thanks for the hard work you do!"